Vascular Technologist

ccf; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds and support vascular medicine physicians in diagnosis and treatment.

The role involves rotating between diagnostic facilities, outpatient centers and patient rooms. You will typically perform multiple duplex studies per shift, train staff and students, and coordinate with cardiology and vascular teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of an allied health program leading to a degree/certificate in non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or registry eligible
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology and physics

Responsibilities

• Perform carotid, venous, arterial, aortoiliac, penile and renal duplex exams.
• Dictate preliminary reports for physicians.
• Consult with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results.
• Maintain testing records with ICD9 codes and documentation.
• Provide training and act as a resource for students, residents and physicians.
• Maintain CME requirements for the vascular lab accreditation.
• Maintain patient files and quotes for equipment and services.

Skills

RVT Certification

BLS Certification

Anatomy & Physiology

Physics Knowledge

Education

Cardiovascular ultrasound program

Registry eligible

Tools

Carotid duplex

Venous duplex

Arterial duplex

Aortoiliac duplex

Penile duplex

Renal duplex

Job description

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Job Title

Vascular Technologist

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

HVTI Strategic Operations-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Job Code

000742

Shift

Variable

Schedule

8:30am-5:30pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds. In this role, you will assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system and perform non-invasive exams to assess for diseases or disorders. You will perform an average of eight exams per shift and work in various settings, including diagnostic facilities, outpatient centers and patient rooms. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care.

This isa great opportunity for experienced techs to expand their capabilities and gain skills that not everyone has as well as to develop a career in Cardiology. You can also take part in continuous learning opportunities within other areas such as pediatrics. With further education and time, you’ll be able to move into more advanced technical positions,if desired.

Acaregiver in this position works days from 8:30AM - 5:30PM, with on-call and rotating weekend and holidays requirements. Flexibility on start/end times is needed.

Floating between Tradition, Stuart FHC, Martin North, Martin South and St. Lucie West will be required, as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform carotid duplex, venous duplex, arterial duplex, aortoiliac duplex, penile duplex and renal duplex.
• Dictate preliminary reports for physicians.
• Consult with vascular medicine physician for interpretation of test results.
• Maintain records of testing for documentation.
• Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Provide training and act as a resource for vascular ultrasound students, residents and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Maintain continuing medical education requirements for the appropriate professional organization.
• Maintain files (e.g., product and service quotes), records and up-to-date documents for accreditation of vascular lab.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree OR certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other appropriate national certification O R registry eligible
• Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology and physics

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Three years of clinical experience
• Dual registry status as a Vascular and Echo Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
• Good hand coordination for positioning of prove and equipment.
• Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
• Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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